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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1962

Page

12

Gabbard Challenges Hixon Eligibility For Sheriff Nomination

Burton P. Gabbard charged Butler County Sheriff James P. Hixon may be ineligible to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff citing Ohio law on cross party voting. Hixon disputed the claim noting prior legal guidance, and GOP chairman John R. Moser indicated past Indiana voting records hold no bearing in Ohio. A third GOP candidate, Richard Jordan, also contends for the nomination.

Hamilton Burton P. Gabbard Butler County James P. Hixon Gabbard Bob Gabbard Hixon Ohio Franklin County Ind John R. Moser GOP Mark McElroy McElroy Indiana J. Earl Gray Board of Elections Sheriff Pell Richard Jordan

LCI Official Speaker For Jayeees Here

George E. Miller associate superintendent at Lebanon Correctional Institution will speak at the Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow night at the Sports Bowl on S Main Street. Dinner starts 6 30 with the address at 7 45 Miller began his corrections career at Ohio Penitentiary in October 12 he later moved to London Prison Farm in 1952 and to Lebanon Correctional Institution in February 1960.

George E. Miller Lebanon Correctional Institution Junior Chamber of Commerce Sports Bowl S. Main Street Miller Division of Correction Ohio

Citizen of the Year named by Franklin Chamber

Franklin real estate broker C. Alexander, a longtime resident since 1910, was named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner at First Methodist Church. Alexander thanked the Chamber and Bill Edwards for the praise and noted his ongoing real estate work at 256 St Main St. in Franklin.

Alexander Bill Edwards First Methodist Church Edwards Franklin St. Main St

Two Drivers Cited After Three Car Crash on Vail Avenue

Two motorists faced traffic charges after a three car collision on Vail Avenue yesterday sparked a minor fire under the hood of a 1956 Gardner vehicle. Armbruster and Gardner—the east and west bound drivers—were cited for failure to yield and speeding respectively.

Vail Avenue David Armbruster S. First St Trenton Dennis Gardner Jr Brown’s Run Road Middletown Gardner Armbruster Manchester Vail Armbruster Auto Raymond Kinzer Jackson Lane Albers Kinzer

Two Troy Road Department workers killed in truck train crash

In Mansfield Ohio two workers from the Troy Township Road Department died Tuesday in a collision between a salt spreader truck and a train north of Lexington. Victims William Spayed 48 and William Rudrick Jr 26 both of Lexington were riding in the truck.

Mansfield Ohio Troy Two Lexington William Spayed William Rudrick Jr

Girl Scout Sing Opens Weeklong 50th Anniversary observance

An All Girl Scout Sing and International Fair start a week of events for the 50th anniversary. The sing runs 2 to 4 p.m. at Middletown High School with Mrs. Robert McIntyre leading. Exhibits feature dolls maps and an international flavor. Troop funds go to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.

Middletown High School Robert McIntyre Juliette Low

February Car Sales in Butler County Rise Significantly

Clerk Joseph T. Kiep reports February totals reaching 301 cars, up 35 from January and higher than last year's 316 amid industry strikes. Chevrolet led with 145 units, Ford 92, Pontiac 50, Oldsmobile 43, Buick 41, with numerous makes making notable gains.

Butler County Joseph T. Kiep Chevrolet Ford Pontiac

Yank Reelected To Top ILO Post

David A. Morse was formally reelected as director general of the International Labor Organization in Geneva. The American, unopposed, was first chosen in 1948 and again in 1957 for a five year term expiring next year.

Geneva International Labor Organization David A. Morse ILO Morse

Gas Leak Suspected in Germantown Deadly Incident

A 15 year old girl and a 65 year old woman were found dead in a Germantown apartment from a gas leak behind a space heater. The victims are Mary Jo Ellison and Mrs John Daniels. The mother, Mrs Glenna Ellison, was hospitalized in bad condition. Coroner James Woods ruled the cause of death. Police say a rusted pipe behind the heater caused the leak and an unidentified caller first sought a doctor. The Germantown Rescue Squad and Arpp Funeral Home assisted. The case remains under investigation.

Germantown Mary Jo Ellison N. Main St John Daniels South Main St Glenna Ellison St. Elizabeth Hospital Montgomery County James Woods B L. Ingabrand Ingabrand Arpp Funeral Home St. Elizabeth Hopital Davon Arpp

Bargain Week Set in Journal Classified Ads

Classified readers to enjoy Want Ad Week with special rates for ten days at the price of seven. Ads may be placed March 11 through March 17. Two line ads drop from 1.60 to 1.30 for ten days, three line ads from 2.40 to 1.95. Ad placement hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Hearing on Zoning Change Tonight in City Building

City Commissioners hold a public hearing at 7 20 p m on a zoning change from R 3 to R 4 for parcels north of Central Avenue and west of Charles Street. G W Blosser Construction is applicant. Gerald Turner of Germantown owns the land. Change would permit building three of four proposed apartments. regular meeting to follow with routine matters.

Central Avenue Charles Street G. W. Blosser Construction Co Dayton Gerald Turner Germantown Church Street Casper Avenue Leibee Street

Ramsey Accepts Invitation to Visit Russian Church

Dr Michael Ramsey archbishop of Canterbury and primate of the Anglican Church announced he tentatively accepts a Russian Orthodox invitation to visit Moscow this year. He last visited Moscow in July 1956 as Archbishop of York for a theological conference with Orthodox leaders.

London Michael Ramsey Canterbury Moscow York

Clearcreek Board approves sewer line for elementary school

The Clearcreek Board of Education, Franklin National Bank, and Ashland Oil Co agree to install a $4302 sewer drainage line to Clearcreek Elementary, sharing costs 1 5 Ashland Oil and equal halves between bank and school. Construction by Frank Bradbury. Smoking policy set for adult use in halls cafeterias and auditorium. Tentative high school addition completion Feb 15 1963 and school calendar approved with first spring vacation.

Springboro Clearcreek Board of Education Franklin National Bank Ashland Oil Co Clearcreek New Springboro Oil Company Bank Royal Oaks Frank Bradbury Lebanon Raymond Perez

Congress Okays First Money Bill of 1962

The House sent to the Senate by voice vote a $5,461,671,000 regular money bill for the Treasury Post Office and several agencies. The measure is $148,813,000 above last year’s funding but trims $113,715,000 from Kennedy’s requested total for the new fiscal year starting July 1.

Washington House Senate Treasury and Post Office Appropriations Committee Kennedy

Mae Still Hopes For Glenn Visit

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan said President Kennedy promised an early reply to an invitation for Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. to visit Britain. Macmillan told the House of Commons that they hope Col. Glenn can visit, noting Americans must balance other demands on him.

London Harold Macmillan Kennedy John H. Glenn Jr Britain Col Glenn Macmillan House of Commons

Crusaders Fortify Byblos Citadel in Lebanon Era

In the 12th century Crusaders built a large gloomy citadel at Byblos making it a key stronghold. The fortress remains largely intact and Byblos was the last castle town in Lebanon to be abandoned by the Crusaders.

Byblos Lebanon

Franklin Realtor Earns Seventh Annual Award Honor

The Franklin Realtor was seventh to receive the annual award following Milo Fealy of 430 Victoria Drive who was last year's honoree. Four new Chamber of Commerce board members were elected last night and will serve three-year terms. Elected were Herb Hofmann of Hoffmann's Appliances and Robert War among others.

Franklin Realtor Milo Fealy Victoria Drive Franklin Chamber Herb Hofmann Hoffmann Robert War

Girl Suffers Fractured Finger in Home Door Incident

Joanna Lund, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lund of 4615 Timber Trail Drive, suffered a fractured left finger when it was crushed in a door at her home. She received treatment at Middletown Hospital.

Joanna Lund Robert Lund Timber Trail Drive Middletown Hospital

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Moser New Orleans Paul A. Pell Miami,University LCI W. H. Alexander Morgan Franklin Chamber By Frank Morgan C. Alexander Chamber of Commerce Glen Massman Massman God Clarence Frazier Clark St Opal Hardin Yankee Road Baltimore Street Fairmount Avenue William D. Smith Hamilon Mildred Dennis Elwood St Verity Parkway David Darnold Fern. Perin Kyle Station Road Albert McQuinn Seneca St First Avenue Chevrolet Trucks Ford 1 International Volkswagen Yank ILO Post Commission Ramsey Clearcreek Board John Stallard Warren County Southwestern Ohio Congress Oks Mae Streifthau Basset Ak Ces Dolen Bassett Serta Posture Mattress & Box Frigidaire Eagle Price First Ave
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